Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near West Springfield, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about West Springfield...

West Springfield is a coastal city in the United States. It is a rather small-sized town close to the ocean with a population of 22460 people. The water temperature around West Springfield varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 0.6°C (33.2°F) in February up to 22.1°C (71.8°F) in the month of September, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since West Springfield is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near West Springfield?

The current water temperature in the month of September in the waters around West Springfield is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to West Springfield. The next good one is Naval Jetty, which is more than 115.3km (71.6miles) away from West Springfield. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Dewey Beach, which is ca 116km (72.1miles) away from West Springfield. Another surfspot is Dewey Beach, located approximately 116km (72.1miles) from West Springfield.

Are there white sand beaches close by?

There are not many beaches close to West Springfield. The next good one is Sandy Point, which is just 36.9km (22.9miles) away from West Springfield. Another fun beach near West Springfield is North Beach, which is approximately 37.5km (23.3miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for West Springfield?

The sea temperature around West Springfield is warm, reaching up to 22°C (72°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a light wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for temperature-senstive people, but some people might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around West Springfield. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures cool down to nearly 1°C (33°F). During this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near West Springfield?

Due to significant water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions usually change during August, September, and October when water temperatures go up to 17 to 22°C (63-72°F). Fish that can often be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to West Springfield: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about West Springfield...

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